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MSMEs upbeat about growth despite challenges – study

By Louella Desiderio

More than 70 percent of Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises expect to post better performance this year, but access to financing remains a challenge, according to a study conducted by global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group.

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‘Widening current account gap could weigh on peso’

By Keisha Ta-Asan

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PEZA, Mizuho Bank partner to attract more investments in Philippines

By Louella Desiderio

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DTI suspends safeguard measure on HDPE imports

By Louella Desiderio

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Filipina-led group shines bright in global agriculture stage

By Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas

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Learning leadership lessons

By Francis J. Kong | 19 hours ago

Hindsight is always 20/20, and history serves as an invaluable teacher. Reflecting on his career journey, Matthew C. Read offers valuable insights that current and emerging leaders should consider.

Justified increase in rates

By Mary Ann LL. Reyes | 19 hours ago

We all want better airports that are cleaner, faster, more efficient.

PLDT Group brings FarmTech to Pampanga

PLDT Group brings FarmTech to Pampanga

19 hours ago

Across many agricultural regions in the Philippines, some smallholder farmers are beginning to adopt technology, but many...

Metro Manila minimum wage hike takes effect today, July 18

Metro Manila minimum wage hike takes effect today, July 18

By Jean Mangaluz | 2 days ago

The Department of Labor and Employment reminded employers that Friday, July 18, marks the start of the implementation...

CMEPA and the 20% tax: What it means for your bank savings

CMEPA and the 20% tax: What it means for your bank savings

By Jean Mangaluz | 3 days ago

Netizens were in an uproar when banks implemented new tax rates on savings interest.

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HSBC extends funding to climate resilience projects in agriculture

HSBC extends funding to climate resilience projects in agriculture

By Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas | 19 hours ago

Homegrown agriculture technology firm Mayani Philippines will co-implement a project that seeks to improve smallhold farmers...

High-zinc rice soon a staple for 35,000 households – PhilRice

High-zinc rice soon a staple for 35,000 households – PhilRice

By Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas | 19 hours ago

Around 35,000 Filipino households by 2028 will have access to a rice variety that seeks to address zinc deficiency in the...

DTI, GCash to support digital transformation of MSMEs

DTI, GCash to support digital transformation of MSMEs

By Louella Desiderio | 19 hours ago

The Department of Trade and Industry has partnered with mobile wallet GCash to help micro, small and medium enterprises grow...

CPG welcomes SSS as anchor investor

CPG welcomes SSS as anchor investor

By Richmond Mercurio | 19 hours ago

Century Properties Group Inc. of the Antonio family has welcomed the Social Security System as an anchor investor...

AboitizPower to build 30-MW BESS in Cebu

AboitizPower to build 30-MW BESS in Cebu

By Brix Lelis | 19 hours ago

Aboitiz Power Corp. is building a 30-megawatt hybrid battery energy storage system projeact within the Mactan Economic...

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Metro Manilaâ��s new minimum wage rate starts on Friday

Metro Manila’s new minimum wage rate starts on Friday

With the new minimum wage rate in Metro Manila taking effect on July 18, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) yesterday reminded employers to address wage distortion.

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[Jesus] took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. — Philippians 2:7 nlt

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